After the disappointment of missing out on the Europa League trophy, and the reward of a Champions League place that it brings, there is a plan in place to ensure United can enjoy a much more fruitful campaign next time around.
"We always prepare two plans," he said. "With and without the Champions League. Without the Champions League, we also don't need a big squad.
"We can control the squad in a better way. Then we have a plan, that is to bring in some new players, but our big plan is to improve the team we have, to improve the Academy.
"It was the past, so it can be the future. It can't change much because of Financial Fair Play, we are not allowed to do much, even with the Champions League, so we are prepared. It's important to stick together. We are going to struggle, it's not going to be everything right away, but I can see the team improving and that's the most important thing."